Salary distribution
Where Texas mechanical engineers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $85,770 and $146,640, with a median of $108,240.
Mechanical Engineers in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 981 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $103,792. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 248 | $80,683 |
| Level II — qualified | 301 | $100,440 |
| Level III — experienced | 160 | $125,008 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 129 | $152,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Mechanical Engineers in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | Mechanical Engineers | 73 | $141,251 |
| Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC. | Engineer II | 23 | $90,000 |
| Apple Inc. | System Product Design Engineer | 20 | $131,581 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | Mechanical Engineer | 15 | $96,000 |
| PACCAR Inc | Technical Liaison Engineer | 14 | $89,742 |
| Taurus Industrial Group, LLC. | Mechanical Engineer | 14 | $78,250 |
| L&T Technology Services Limited | Mechanical Engineer | 12 | $98,078 |
| TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC | Mechanical Engineer | 9 | $93,018 |
| Lennox International Inc. | Mechanical Engineer | 9 | $121,098 |
| INTELLECTT, INC. | SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER | 8 | $94,640 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Senior Engineer TR at Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC.$118,622AustinDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-502320
- Global Technical Specialist, Team Manager (Heat&Gas Systems) at Alfa Laval Inc.$106,850HoustonDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-501573
- Wells IT Analytics Sr. Analyst at ConocoPhillips Company$185,688HoustonDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-497686
- Product Development and Engineering Manager at Triarc Tank (f/k/a Arcosa Tank, LLC)$137,494DallasDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-497371
- SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER at INNIO JENBACHER NORTH AMERICA LLC$179,000HOUSTONDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-495598
- Mechanical Engineer at LUMINEX CORPORATION$120,134AustinDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-486191
- Lead Product Engineer at Cadence Design Systems, Inc.$118,622AustinDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-487681
- Mgr Manufacturing Engineering at Tesla, Inc.$185,283AustinDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-485394
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Mechanical Engineers pay by experience level in Texas
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Mechanical Engineers specialties in Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 413 certified offers. The most common variant is Mechanical Engineer at a median of $93,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer | Taurus Industrial Group, LLC. | 165 | $93,000 |
| Engineer | Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC. | 56 | $94,009 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer | Tesla, Inc. | 43 | $98,156 |
| Design Engineer | Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. | 35 | $93,018 |
| Project Engineer | International Motors, LLC | 35 | $105,000 |
| Process Engineer | Seksun Texas Inc. | 16 | $98,378 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | Tesla, Inc. | 16 | $92,654 |
| Project Manager | FiunEx Inc | 12 | $118,388 |
| Mechanical Engineers | Tesla, Inc. | 10 | $99,955 |
| Application Engineer | ANSYS, Inc. | 9 | $111,429 |
| Product Engineer | FUSION LIFE SCIENCES TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 8 | $107,151 |
| System Product Design Engineer | Apple Inc. | 8 | $130,200 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Mechanical Engineers in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 944 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $109,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Tesla, Inc. | 471 | $109,000 |
| Professional services | Taurus Industrial Group, LLC. | 238 | $102,856 |
| Technology and software | TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC | 104 | $99,470 |
| Energy and utilities | Schlumberger Technology Corporation | 68 | $106,754 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 36 | $102,856 |
| Transportation and logistics | Energy Transfer Partners, L.L.C. | 12 | $113,150 |
| Education | The University of Texas at Dallas | 8 | $56,500 |
| Real estate | Farooq and Sons Corporation | 3 | $115,000 |
| Government and public sector | DUNLAVY CONTRACTING, LLC | 2 | $69,160 |
| Healthcare | Dallas Medical Center, LLC | 1 | $150,000 |
| Nonprofit and civic | DREAM Venture Labs Inc. | 1 | $102,856 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.9 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 4.7 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.6 / 5
Design
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Mechanical
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Physics
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
- 02
Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.
- 03
Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
- 04
Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.
- 05
Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
- 06
Develop or test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification.
- 07
Recommend the use of utility or energy services that minimize carbon footprints.
- 08
Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+9.0%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for mechanical engineers in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Houston$126,870
- Austin$110,410
- Dallas$104,410
- San Antonio$101,710
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Mechanical Engineers in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Mechanical Engineers in Texas is $108,240.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Mechanical Engineers?
- The Texas median is +3.4% versus the BLS national figure of $104,651.
- What is the salary range for Mechanical Engineers in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $70,450 and the 90th-percentile at $170,260, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Mechanical Engineers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 9.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Mechanical Engineers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.